Blade Runner 2049. Highly recommended if you are a scifi or film fan. Impressive accomplishment feeling like a genuine sequel of the original.

I want to see this too. Do you need to have seen the original? I recently rewatched the original on TV. I don't think my wife has seen it. I loved the original for the cinematography, especially for its time, and just the general futuristic - bleakness feel of the setting, but thought the plot was kind of "meh".

I don't think it is a requirement but certainly helps to provide context on Deckard the character. There is much to consider and think about in each movie, so this is an example where I actually advocate taking time between films to consider the plat, meaning, questions etc. Its not like watch two Toy Stories back to back, . If you liked the original cinematography you will like the sequel.

As a fan of the original, I watched Blade Runner 2049 and really enjoyed it. I'm not usually a fan of sequels or remakes, but this was well done. Amusing to see some of the corporate logos from the early '80s revived, such as Pan Am and Atari. Even the Soviet Union is apparently still a going concern in this timeline.

I especially liked the measured pace of the film. Similar to Arrival, which I also recently watched and loved (and then found out they are from the same director). Movies that give time to think, and feel, what is going on. Poetic pacing.

I have seen reviews comparing BR2049 to Tarkovsky's Stalker. I can see the Tarkovsky part, but thematically I should think Solaris would be the obvious comparison; Hari is, after all, similar to a replicant, created fully-formed with implanted memories, and turning out to be capable of free will.

This could be called the dark side of Winnie the Pooh, not that
the iconic characters which children, including my own, have
loved and enjoyed growing up have a dark side, but rather the
circumstances surrounding the creation of these characters. After
World War I writer A.A. Milne, traumatized by the war, cannot get
motivated or inspired to write again. He starts an anti-war book,
which outside of himself, finds little appeal or enthusiasm.
He finds comfort and consolation in playing with his small son,
Christopher Robin, at the family's country estate. He and his
son give names to the child's stuffed animals and develop story
scenarios for them in the wooded areas of the estate. Milne begins
writing stories about these characters and enlists the help of an
artist friend to illustrate the stories about Winnie the Pooh and
friends.

The books are a huge success but fame and fortune have a down
side when the life of the family, especially for the son, is disrupted
in a negative way. Christopher is bullied at school by jealous
classmates and learns to detest the Winnie the Pooh attachment
he has never wanted outside of his family.
Bittersweet but well done film.

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Bizarre psychological thriller and modern retelling of the myth of Iphigenia, where a father must decide which of his two kids or wife must be sacrificed to atone for his mistakes. This film is similar in style (notably awkward, emotionless dialogue) as The Lobster, which was also directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starred Colin Farrell. Recommended.

Paddington, the Bear from Peru, so-called because he was found at Paddington Station (and based on a stuffed bear Michael Bond saw in the station). Lives with the Brown Family off Portobello Road in West London (think the movie Notting Hill with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant).

In an antiquities shop he finds the perfect book for his dear aunt Lucy, in Peru, that will allow her to see London, a city she has never been able to visit. He sets about earning enough money to buy it ...

But there is skullduggery afoot for he is not the only person who covets it ...

And a wonderful assertion of British values, in the context of a multi-cultural crescent road in West London. And a statement against xenophobia, to boot. Of tolerance, of seeing the best in people of all shapes, colours and sizes (even bear-shaped ones), and of sheer physical courage and pluck in the face of adversity.

And a certain poignancy-- when Michael Bond (who died very recently) wrote the novels, such a road was imaginable. Those houses now would sell for between £5 and £10m and are inhabited by the international super-class. It's a London that lives on only in our memories.

The Great Silence is a different kind of spaghetti western that made a mockery of our traditional Hollywood ending. It's even better than Django (1966) by the same director, Sergio Corbucci. The soundtrack was from the famed Ennio Morricone. Klaus Kinski never disappoints as the evil bounty hunter. It's a very nice but forgotten western gem.

John Wick: Chapter 2, on Blu-ray DVD. After seeing the first one (John Wick), I thought the plot was a bit weak. The action scenes seemed to repeat the first one. However, the fighting / marital arts moves were very creative and not the standard punch and kick stuff. Impressive.

I liked the movie; my husband liked it more than I did. You'll need to watch the first movie to understand the sequel.

To some, the glass is half full. To others, the glass is half empty. To an engineer, it's twice the size it needs to be.

Ancient Aliens from the History channel, so glad to find out my husband and I might be descendent from Aliens( a bit far fetched) but the nerd in me was still excited.Cool number Pi representation in the crop circle.

I loved it. Lots of action, good story. Lots of twists and new scenery. I like Benicio del Toro in other movies (The Usual Suspects, Sicario, and 21 Grams), he did a good job in this one. I would say one of the top three Star Wars movies of the main 8 made so far.

I loved Star Wars, but mainly because I watched it with my son. Kind of hard not to love Star Wars when watching it with one's son.

I do wish JJ Abrams wouldn't mess up every universe it touches. They have limitations for a reason. Now we have to say of every space battle, why didn't you just [redacted] into the enemy spaceship like they did that one time?

Last Jedi
I left the theater very disappointed...and feeling like there was something wrong with me for not liking it more. Some of the movie was excellent, but there were just too many plodding, useless, boring parts to say this was good.

I re-watched Rogue One on Netflix on Saturday and confirmed that I enjoyed that movie MUCH more than Last Jedi

I am almost done with this charming series after seeing your recommendation. Like most BBC series I did enjoy it, although I have to admit it gets a little repetitive due to having 4 seasons (similar to "House") and the female's banshee-like screaming at dead bodies, although probably historically accurate for the period, is not my cup of tea. Father Brown as a character is excellent, ever the patient and tolerant priest playing the long game with his flock. Very lush set and careful attention to period detail too.

Last Jedi
I left the theater very disappointed...and feeling like there was something wrong with me for not liking it more. Some of the movie was excellent, but there were just too many plodding, useless, boring parts to say this was good.

I re-watched Rogue One on Netflix on Saturday and confirmed that I enjoyed that movie MUCH more than Last Jedi

I enjoyed the movie but will agree there was an opportunity for some tighter editing and removal of some unnecessary "Cantina-scene" side plots that each new movie seems to insist upon.

"Wonder" starring Julia Roberts as the mother of a facially disfigured child entering public school for first time. Should be required viewing for all elementary school age children - AND their parents.
Sad but ultimately satisfying resolution.

I had previously read (and listened via audiobook) to several of the Mitch Rapp novels. The protagonist doesn't disappoint on the big screen.

The fight choreography is excellent. It seems to be based on a hybrid "military combatives" system. Only a few of the moves make you go "What?! No way!" like you would at certain James Bond movie stunts.

EDIT: There are sixteen novels. Not unlike Lee Child, Sue Grafton, Janet Evanovich, James Patterson, et al., he is prolific.

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The Shape of Water. Finally a creative movie. Beautifully done in so many respects.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this. Guillermo del Toro is a very creative artist. And so is Sally Hawkins. She was superb in Maudie, which came out earlier this year. But then she's always good.

The Shape of Water. Finally a creative movie. Beautifully done in so many respects.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this. Guillermo del Toro is a very creative artist. And so is Sally Hawkins. She was superb in Maudie, which came out earlier this year. But then she's always good.

She is absolutely amazing in the Shape of Water. Most of the movie rests squarely on her shoulders. And she doesn't say a word (almost!). And she makes it work, beautifully, magically. I am in awe.

I am almost done with this charming series after seeing your recommendation. Like most BBC series I did enjoy it, although I have to admit it gets a little repetitive due to having 4 seasons (similar to "House") and the female's banshee-like screaming at dead bodies, although probably historically accurate for the period, is not my cup of tea. Father Brown as a character is excellent, ever the patient and tolerant priest playing the long game with his flock. Very lush set and careful attention to period detail too.

Midsomer Murders, on Netflix.

This is another BBC series you could try. The series is a bit darker than Father Brown, but still good. it has many odd or interesting country and village characters, good stories and excellent photography. There are 19 seasons and probably 100+ movie-length episodes.

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